The IB core
Conceptual understanding
Concepts are thoughts or ideas to be understood as opposed to facts that are statements that can be memorised. It is easy to remember the fact that fiscal policy involves taxes and government spending...
The IB core
Collaboration
In any work environment effective teamwork and collaboration is essential in achieving goals. In the publishing industry the author is part of a team including, artist, graphic designer, type setter,...
The IB core
Approaches to teaching ATT
There are 6 key principles to the approaches to teaching of IB courses. These are: This does not of course mean that every lesson has to incorporate all of these components but over the completion of...
The IB core
Thinking skills
This is the final ATL and the IB identifies 6 categories of thinking which can be ranked according to their degree of complexity. The first on the list, ‘remember’ is considered the easiest to accomplish...
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The IB core
Approaches to learning (ATLs) Free
Approaches to learning concerns the way knowledge is received. In order to receive information effectively the student must be capable of using the following skills: The IB document Approaches to...
The IB core
The learner profile in economics
The IB has a mission statement which reads: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop enquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through...
Blog
US tariffs imposed on steel and aluminium Free
President Trump announced a blanket 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminium from all countries. The tariffs will come into effect in March 2025. The US is the world’s biggest importer of steel, with...
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Assessment
Sample 8b
The following page contains the second commentary in this sample. Sample number 8b on macroeconomics is designed to be graded alongside sample number 8a and 8c. India industry welcomes interest rate...
Assessment
Mark scheme Q6 (unit 4.5)
This exam style question was written by me and focusses on the impact of good institutions on economic growth. This might be on LEDCs or a fully developed nation. on Section B questions now require candidates...
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Assessment
Mark scheme Q5 unit 4 (unit 4.10)
This exam style question was written by me and while part (a) is relatively straightforward, requiring simple supply and demand diagrams, section B must be related specifically to LEDCs and not developed...